moon-sand
Okay, I just love other bloggers!  Child Central Station mentioned she had her own version of moon sand using baby oil (instead of water)!  I knew I had to give it a try with the Ocean unit the kindergartens at my school do at this time.   It is wonderful!  It definitely holds its shape very well.

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several boxes of cornstarch (gives the sand its holding power)
large bottle of baby oil

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I do not ever measure when making moon sand – I try to have a good ratio of cornstarch in the sand.  I purchased a large bottle of baby oil and added it till the sand had good holding power.  Then I add seashells and other “beachy” items.   I found a great little tube of sea creatures at Target for under $4.